Published Mar 29, 2025 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 2 minute readRimouski Oceanic forward Mathieu Cataford, 77, and Charlottetown Islanders forward Jude Herron, 92, follow the play in Game 1 of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoff series in Rimouski, Que., on March 29. Cataford netted a hat trick to lead Rimouski to a 6-02 win. Iften Redjah Photo Photo by Iften Redtjah /QMJHLThe Rimouski Oceanic struck first in the Quebec Maritimes Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoffs against the Charlottetown Islanders.The Oceanic defeated the visiting Islanders 6-2 in the openinjg game of the best-of-seven Round 1 series on March 28. Game 2 goes March 29 at 5 p.m. (Atlantic) in Rimouski, Que., before the series shifts to Charlottetown for Game 3 on April 1 at 7 p.m.Mathieu Cataford scored a hat trick and Jonathan Fauchon, who recorded a league-leading 103 points in the regular season, contributed three assists to lead the Oceanic.Jacob Mathieu (2) and Maxime Coursol also scored for Rimouski, which completed the regular season second overal in the 18-team league at 46-14-2-2 (won-lost-overtime losses-shootout losses).Pier-Olivier Roy (2), Mathys Dube, Alexandre Blais and Anthony added helpers for Rimouski.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentVeteran forward Simon Hughes of Stratford, P.E.I., led the Islanders with a goal and an assist. William Shields also scored while Marcus Kearsey, Kyle Powers and Ethan Montroy earned assists.The Islanders, who finished seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-29-4-1, opened the game’s scoring and led 2-1 after the first period, but the Oceanic responded to take a 3-2 advantage into the second intermission.Overall, Rimouski outshot Charlottetown 39-17, including 17-6 and 14-6 advantages in the first and third periods.Mathis Langevin earned the goaltending win. Nicolas Ruccia tended goal for the Islanders. Charlottetown Islanders forward Simon Hughes, 55, looks to control a rebound in front of Rimouski Oceanic goaltender Mathis Langevin, 31, in a Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) playoff game in Rimouski, Que., on March 28. Hughes recorded two points for the Islanders in a 6-2 loss. Iften Redjah Photo Photo by Iften Redtjah /QMJHLThe Oceanic went 2-for-5 on the power play while the Islanders were 1-for-5.The game’s three stars were:1. Mathieu Cataford (Oceanic),2. Eriks Mateiko (Oceanic),3. Jonathan Fauchon (Oceanic).At A Glance Schedule for Charlottetown Islanders-Rimouski Oceanic playoff series: Best-of-seven Rimouski leads 1-0 (All games on Max 93.1 FM) Game 1: March 28 – Charlottetown 2 at Rimouski 6. Game 2: March 29 – Charlottetown at Rimouski, 5 p.m. Game 3: April 1 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m. Game 4: April 2 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m. Game 5, if necessary: April 4 – Rimouski at Charlottetown, 7 p.m. Game 6, if necessary: April 7 – Charlottetown at Rimouski, 8 p.m. Game 7, if necessary: April 8 – Charlottetown at Rimouski, 8 p.m. Jason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
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